Singmund Freud vs. Alfred Adler

Freud vs. Adler

Sigmund Freud is considered by most to be the “father of psychology.” Alfred Adler was also a major contributor towards the development of the field of psychology, each extraordinary in their own right. Both of their theories reflect some similarities, however, there are certainly differences among the two.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Sigmund Freud was the firstborn child in his family. Understanding his family background is crucial in helping one understand the development of his psychoanalytic theory. He was raised in a small apartment house with his three brothers and five sisters. He pursued a medical degree from the University of Vienna (Corey, 2001).
Many psychologists developed their theories of psychology during a time in their life when they were experiencing personal turmoil. Freud is no different. He further developed his theories while experiencing severe emotional problems. He experienced fears of dying among other phobias and psychoanalyti...